The Social on Saturday was a HUGE success. Almost all of the partners were present to meet each other for the first time! Parents stayed with the young participants, as they were extremely interested to meet their child's partner as well. Three generations filled the rooms of Clare Oaks.
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| I welcome our first guest to the Social as Anne of Green Gables |
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| A young participant surprises us all and dresses as Anne of Green Gables too! |
The two hours were full of opportunities to further the bond between the pen pals. We played a version of BINGO where the spaces were made up of questions the partners asked to get to know each other. Questions included everything from "Have you ever owned a pet?" to "Have you ever broken a bone?" (Something the residents of Clare Oaks joked should not be mentioned). Partners also decorated picture frames and had their pictures taken together. I will deliver the frames to them with the picture inside with their next letter delivery.
The best thing that came out of this event was the fact that partners made plans to meet even outside of this program. Friendships are taking flight!!!
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| A young participant dressed as Pinkalicious with her partner form a friendship |
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